Don'T Dig: 3 Reasons To Go Trenchless
Repairing a damaged or failing sewer line is never an easy job. Sewer lines are typically buried well below the frost line, making them challenging to reach. Traditional excavation methods require plumbers to bring in heavy equipment and often need substantial human resources to get the job done. This results in a process that's messy, time-consuming, and expensive.
Trenchless sewer repair methods use various techniques to insert a new pipe or resin liner into your existing sewer line. You may be able to use these methods without excavating, or your plumber may only need to dig in one or two locations to access the pipe. If you're about to embark on a repair for your sewer line, here are three reasons why you should consider going trenchless.
1. Quicker Completion
The time required to install a new sewer line can vary dramatically depending on the installation area and the extent of the problem. Replacing large portions of a sewer line can take a significant amount of time, especially for pipes buried below structures or in other hard-to-reach areas. During this period, you won't be able to use your home's plumbing at all.
Trenchless pipe repair is often a much faster job, and some repairs may only take a single day to complete. If you're concerned about the disruption to your household's day-to-day activities, a trenchless repair is a great way to minimize your downtime and get your plumbing flowing freely again.
2. Less Damage
Excavating is messy. Many homeowners misjudge the cost of a sewer replacement because they only consider the immediate costs. Unfortunately, there are numerous secondary costs associated with extensive excavation. Digging below a driveway or tearing up a carefully landscaped garden can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars in repairs once your new sewer line is in the ground.
Trenchless repairs usually require almost no disruption to the landscape above the damaged sewer portion. Depending on the method, your plumber will need one or two access points, but any excavation required will be minimal and typically won't lead to extensive repairs after your plumber completes their work.
3. More Predictable
It's easy to overlook the potential problems of excavating an old sewer pipe. Your plumbers won't know what they'll find until they start digging, and that can lead to more time and money spent reaching the affected portion of piping. On the other hand, trenchless repairs are relatively predictable. Your plumber will already understand most of what they need to know before inserting a new pipe.
Every sewer repair is different, and some repairs may require traditional excavation techniques, but trenchless options are often more cost-effective, quicker, and less disruptive. If you're about to repair your failing sewer line, don't ignore the many advantages of going dig-free.
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